376 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fan Fiction Novels Online Search Fan Fiction Novels Complete Fan Fictions Serialized Fan Fictions Rankings Home > Fan Fiction > It Turns Out, They Were the Main Characters All Along Chapter 376: It Turns Out, They Were the Main Characters All Along Author: ccc If Yao Meng was a pure and flawless fairy, then Ye Qingxin was more like a witch emerging from flames, unintentionally exuding a seductive aura irresistible to the opposite sex. Ye Qingxin spoke calmly, "I may have been biased against him before, but after observing him for a couple of days, I've come to realize that he's an extraordinary talent." "In terms of character, aptitude, even social interactions, he's top-notch." Even his handsome face was exceptional... If there were a flaw, it would be that Mu Zhian's mind often wandered to inappropriate thoughts. Recalling the fantasies Mu Zhian had about her, Ye Qingxin's delicate, jade-like hand instinctively rested on the back of her other hand. Previously, Mu Zhian held her hand in this manner, nurturing a thread of her spiritual consciousness. Though clumsy and not particularly useful, some of Mu Zhian's lingering spiritual energy indeed remained within her body. Before the Ascension Platform, nearly everyone was shocked when they heard the conversation between the Green Emperor and the Ye family ancestor. Even the Ye family ancestor held Mu Zhian in such high regard? It was known that the Ye family ancestor was visibly displeased with Mu Zhian's actions towards her descendants. Yet, if even she gave such a high evaluation... could it be that this teenager at the Spirit Refinement level four was truly so gifted? The younger generation who vaguely overheard the conversation were equally astonished. Several girls from ancient families even watched the young man conversing in the courtyard with shining eyes. "However, today's competition will be difficult for him to win," Ye Qingxin continued. With Mu Zhian's current state, it would indeed be hard for him to succeed. After all, who among those who reached this point wasn't extraordinary? Although Mu Zhian had high aptitude, he was still only at Spirit Refinement level four. In front of the Ascension Platform, a beautiful woman was listening to their conversation, her gaze eventually settling on Mu Zhian in the courtyard. "Shuixian, although you didn't participate in this Ascension Conference, it's always good to make more friends. Why not take this opportunity to chat with Young Friend Mu? He's still recovering from his injuries; you can bring the medicine I gave you yesterday to aid his recovery." "Who knows, you young folks might hit it off?" The noblewoman on the high platform suddenly conveyed her message quietly to the gray-robed young woman below. Xiao Shuixian slightly raised her head. Despite her modest attire, she possessed stunning beauty. "Alright... I understand, Mother." Hearing her mother's words, Xiao Shuixian seemed to have just realized something, her face maintaining a gentle smile, as if nothing could startle her. Quietly, Xiao Shuixian left the crowd and approached the courtyard not far away. Mu Zhian, who had been chatting and laughing with several young cultivators in the courtyard, noticed the sudden pause in conversation as many eyes turned to the gray-robed young woman entering the courtyard. Mu Zhian, too, sensed this and followed their gaze. His eyes couldn't help but reveal a glint of interest. Though Xiao Shuixian's attire was unassuming, she was naturally beautiful, with a curvaceous and alluring figure. But what intrigued him most was the unique spiritual aura emanating from her. Could she also possess dual constitutions...? While Mu Zhian pondered this, not far away, Xiao Hua observed the entire scene intently. Seeing his sister now speaking with Mu Zhian in the courtyard, his expression darkened. This wasn't Xiao Hua's own emotion, but rather the influence of the original owner's obsession. Seeing Xiao Shuixian voluntarily engaging with an unfamiliar man stirred a sense of resentment within Xiao Hua. Why would my sister approach Mu Zhian?! In this moment, Xiao Hua felt an inexplicable wave of unease in his heart. The original owner of this body knew that his sister had always tried to make amends for him. Yet, he constantly reminded himself that she was the one who took away his divine bone. Even though his sister wasn't aware of it at the time, it resulted in his divine bone being extracted. Still, Xiao Shuixian was a true genius in Yuzhou, pursued by many young cultivators, a true celestial beauty. Yet, she continued to show concern for him, feeling remorse and even sending people to secretly care for him, which naturally sparked feelings of admiration in Xiao Hua. Now, seeing his sister seemingly favor a man, if not for Xiao Hua's reason, he might have impulsively stopped her. An impulsive action now would only worsen the impression his sister had of him. He planned to gradually approach Xiao Shuixian, hoping to win her favor and perhaps even pursue her. Rushing in would ruin that plan. What angered Xiao Hua more was Mu Zhian—having the esteemed Green Emperor as his partner wasn't enough for him. Now he dared to target those around Xiao Hua? Ridiculous! Even though Xiao Hua was at Spirit Refinement level eight, he couldn't reveal his strength or hostility toward Mu Zhian, lest the one backed by influential figures would turn his attention toward him. He needed to endure! Let me meet you in another place in the future across the continent, and then... Xiao Hua clenched his fist, vowing to remember today's humiliation. But as he withdrew his gaze, he felt a piercing stare. Startled, Xiao Hua looked up to meet the eyes of the very person he dreaded, Mu Zhian! At that moment, Mu Zhian was smiling warmly, chatting casually with the young cultivators, yet his gaze was right on Xiao Hua. Though the smile was benign, Xiao Hua couldn't shake the chill creeping down his spine. He felt as if Mu Zhian could see right through him. However, Mu Zhian's gaze shifted away casually, as if he had just glanced around idly. "Thank you for the medicine, Miss Xiao. My current weakness makes it especially useful." He turned to the gray-robed woman, smiling warmly. Xiao Shuixian displayed an elegant, reserved smile and softly replied, "I've often heard tales of young master Mu's amiable nature in Yuzhou, and seeing you today, I find them true." Though somewhat exaggerated, Xiao Shuixian had indeed heard of Mu Zhian before. "Damn him, does he truly think that having backers lets him do as he pleases?!" Xiao Hua watched this unfold, searing with envy and resentment. To Xiao Hua, his sister was both a 'foe' and one of his cherished ideals. Seeing his ideal goddess voluntarily extend an olive branch to another young man filled him with anger. Nearby, Luo Tan noticed the situation, her brow slightly furrowed as she glanced at the noblewoman near the Ascension Platform. She could tell that Xiao Shuixian's approach was likely due to her stepmother’s silent influence. Yao Meng watched them with a gentle smile, calmly gazing towards Mu Zhian's direction. "Miss Xiao is as wise as they say. After the Ascension Conference, if you have spare time, do visit Tianhe Courtyard for some tea and discuss the Dao." Mu Zhian's demeanor remained collected as his gaze quickly shifted from Xiao Shuixian, reaffirming his commitment to appear as though he wasn't interested in romantic pursuits. Yet, he indeed wanted to engage further with Xiao Shuixian. Not for her beauty, at least not entirely. More importantly, he suspected he had encountered the second 'Chosen One' designated by the Dao. How fortuitous it was—the Holy Son of Yuzhou, Xiao Hua, turned out to be a 'Chosen One'... and his sister was conversing with him now. Could it be that my 'stepping stone' persona is still in effect, unknowingly drawing 'Chosen Ones' to confront me? Mu Zhian humorously mused to himself. But since his sister had come over, he could use this chance to prod for information, perhaps understanding the path of this second 'Chosen One.' The previous 'Chosen One,' Ye Yu, was from the 'waste protagonist' trope. What kind is Xiao Hua? After a few more exchanges with Xiao Shuixian, Mu Zhian tactfully said, "I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave." With the Green Emperor's sister watching from above, prolonging the conversation might spark jealousy, which could spell trouble for him later... With that, Mu Zhian gracefully left the courtyard, maintaining a respectful distance from the other female cultivators. Meanwhile, an elder on the high platform prepared the Divination Pearl, ready to randomly select opponents for today's competitors. Mu Zhian retrieved his sect token from his dimensional ring, waiting for the name of his opponent for the day to appear. The Ascension Conference had been challenging, and making it this far was already a remarkable feat for Mu Zhian, especially with his injuries. Winning another round today seemed nearly impossible. However, despite tempered expectations, there was always the chance of facing a somewhat weaker opponent, perhaps allowing him to secure another victory. With this in mind, Mu Zhian turned over his sect token. Above him, the golden glow from the Divination Pearl illuminated the area below the Ascension Platform, gradually revealing the names of today's opponents to the crowd. Mu Zhian's eyes focused, and then he paused in surprise. At that moment, he felt a distinctive gaze upon him. Looking up, he saw a strikingly beautiful woman in a white dress with a cool, ethereal demeanor. His next opponent was Lan Muliang. Chapter 336: The Future Belongs to You, the Present to Me (7,000 words) "This damned obsession exerts such an influence on me!" Xiao Hua thought, standing amidst the crowd, feeling fortunate. His jealousy from earlier wasn't his own but was instigated by the original owner of this body, whose lingering obsession reared its head when his sister seemed to favor another man. To resolve this obsession, he knew he must fulfill the original owner's desires. But hastiness wouldn't do. His immediate priority was to win the Ascension Conference and secure the three imperial-level herbs... while the Green Emperor might be untouchable, Mu Zhian would be no match for him without external help. As for his sister, Xiao Shuixian... With the strength and talent of his previous life at the Enlightenment level, winning over a little girl shouldn't be difficult. However, the participants of this Ascension Conference were formidable. Beyond notable return-to-void realm entities, several geniuses matched his stature, and his past life experiences hinted that these individuals wouldn't be easy to handle! "But how unfortunate for them to meet me." Xiao Hua mused quietly, his expression unchanged. He flipped his sect token and saw his opponent's name inscribed on the back. "Bai Ruoxi... " "An inner disciple from Canghai Peak? What a coincidence, to even encounter Mu Zhian's companion." Xiao Hua murmured to himself in slight surprise. Though he planned to be patient and avoid provoking Mu Zhian for the time being, he figured he could extract something from his companion. Setting his thoughts aside, Xiao Hua held his sect token firmly. Meanwhile, Mu Zhian stared at the name on his sect token, lost in thought. "I knew the odds weren't in my favor today, but facing Senior Sister is a bit too coincidental..." "No, with the remaining participants being people I know, coming across someone familiar was likely... Losing to Senior Sister isn't shameful since she has been cultivating longer and is at the return-to-void realm. Even Sister Mengrou, proud as she is, has admitted she's no match." Mu Zhian contemplated, his outward calmness belying the turmoil within. If not for encountering Lan Muliang and several other 'main characters,' he felt he could've managed further. Ultimately, if Sister Sect Master hadn't orchestrated things for the Ascension Conference, he felt confident about holding his ground against these main characters. After all, the allure of imperial-level herbs couldn't compare to Mu Zhian's appeal. As the Divination Pearl's glow enveloped everyone before the Ascension Platform, numerous participants saw their opponent's name on their respective sect tokens. Unlike the previous day’s trials, today included two rounds—one in the morning, another in the evening—decided by the numbers indicated on their sect tokens. Today's first match involved Mu Zhian. It was set to begin in an hour. The Ascension Platform was vast, with elegant courtyards surrounding it. Walking through the crowd, Mu Zhian approached a courtyard to the left of the platform, where he encountered the Lan family sisters. Even though he had seen them before, he couldn't help but silently remark to himself. Isn't this just too tempting? Lan Feiying, with her cascading, wavy hair, sat languidly on a stone seat, gently resting her hand under her chin. Her intricate beauty was lightly enhanced with make-up. Her red dress hugged her shapely hips, with a provocative beauty mole accentuating her allure, her captivating eyes moist and lingering as they looked at him. 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